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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.14, 1,792.17 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.14, 1,792.17 and 373.17 is: 559.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.14 : 1,792.17 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.14/1,792.17 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.14x = 1,792.17 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.14x = 668,784.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,784.08/1,195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.59

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